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Cary C. Chun | |
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| Born | (1963-08-23)August 23, 1963 (age 62) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1985–2012 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | 50th Space Wing 614th Space Operations Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Brigadier GeneralCary C. Chun (born August 23, 1963) is a retired senior officer of theUnited States Air Force. He served as the Deputy Commander, Operations and Interagency Integration, Joint Functional Component Command for Space,United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Director for Mission Operations, National Reconnaissance Office. In this role, he led all Department of Defense space forces aligned with USSTRATCOM and provided tailored, responsive, local and global effects in support of national, USSTRATCOM and combatant commander objectives. As Director for Mission Operations, he led operations for all NRO overhead reconnaissance systems, ground stations, operational communications, and the operations center used to conduct intelligence activities essential for the national security of the United States and its allies.
Chun is the first United States Air Force general of Filipino descent. He retired from the air force on August 1, 2012.
Chun was born inCavite, Philippines, atSangley Point Naval Air Station, where his father was on active duty in theUnited States Coast Guard. He graduated fromAmador Valley High School in 1981. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant from theUnited States Air Force Academy in 1985.
Chun gained extensive space operations experience working withUnited States Space Command, Air Force Space Command,14th Air Force, the National Reconnaissance Office and Central Air Forces. He is a graduate of the Space Warfare Center's Space Tactics School. Additionally, he has supported the President and First Lady as a White House social aide.
Chun commanded the 614th Space Operations Squadron at Vandenberg AFB, California; NRO Operations Group atOnizuka Air Force Station, California; Space Operations Wing at the Aerospace Data Facility, Buckley AFB, Colorado; and 50th Space Wing, Schriever AFB, Colorado. He has also served as the Director of Space Forces while deployed to Southwest Asia for operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
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| Preceded by ??? | Commander ofAerospace Data Facility-Colorado 2005–2007 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Commander of the50th Space Wing 2008–2009 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by ??? | Deputy Commander of theJoint Functional Component Command for Space 2009–2012 | Succeeded by |